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Is it worth trading in the SVS SB 13 Ultras for the PORTED PB 13s?

You got me thinking on the various sub-woofer threads.

I have the (unported) SVS SB-13 Ultras and I do really like them. SVS has a one year trade in policy would the ported SVS PB-13 Ultras be better? Should I trade them in wile I still have the chance? According to Tracy it’s not just the sound but the effects of really low bass that would be added.

My room is 14 by 18 and you can see my speakers and stuff below. I will use the subs primarily for Home theatre.

I have the (unported) SVS SB-13 Ultras and I do really like them. SVS has a one year trade in policy would the ported SVS PB-13 Ultras be better? Should I trade them in wile I still have the chance? According to Tracy it’s not just the sound but the effects of really low bass that would be added.

My room is 14 by 18 and you can see my speakers and stuff below. I will use the subs primarily for Home theatre.

I would be inclined to make the trade. I have Dual SVS PB12-Plus/2 (900 RMS Watts each) which aren't in the same class as the PB13Ultras. However I'm using them in a 15 x 22 x 8.5 room with all the ports blocked and they will shake the house without noticeable distortion or "boomyness" after calibration. They're nine years old and I would like to replace them with a pair of PB13 Ultras one day or better yet, the replacement for the PB13 Ultras, if this ever happens. I can just hear the reaction of the master of the house, "why do you need them", what's wrong with the ones you have.

I'm not sure I would make that trade if you are going to block all the ports anyway. You just increase its footprint of the subs with similar performance characteristics. When a bass heavy scene happens in a movie now do you feel the bass is lacking in any way?

I'm not sure I would make that trade if you are going to block all the ports anyway. You just increase its footprint of the subs with similar performance characteristics. When a bass heavy scene happens in a movie now do you feel the bass is lacking in any way?

I'm not sure I can justify the trade but I can rationalize it.
You would take advantage of the larger cabinet for more power and still have low response.

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